TriColumbia, the Mid-Atlantic’s premier endurance event production company, has promoted Kari Ebeling to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Ebeling is a USAT Level 1 Certified Race Director and previously served as Director of Operations for the company.
Ebeling joined the TriColumbia team in 2009 and has extensive non-profit development experience and comprehensive skills in event management. In her previous position as Director of Operations, Ebeling oversaw all logistical operations for TriColumbia’s races, including interfacing with sponsors, vendors and athletes. She also managed personnel and supervised the financial stability and sustainability of the organization.
As COO, she will continue her duties as Director of Operations, as well as take on a more extensive management role.
“Having the opportunity to work with Kari over the past two years is a tremendous honour,” said Rob Vigorito, President and founder of TriColumbia. “Her passion for triathlon and dedication to making a difference in the community help us to further TriColumbia’s mission of melding lifelong fitness and community service. We look forward to her continued success with our organization.”
Before joining the TriColumbia team, Ebeling served as the Director of Resource Development at The Arc of Howard County. She is heavily involved in the local community and has served on the Advisory Board for The Women’s Giving Circle and the Association of Community Services. Ebeling is also a 2009 graduate of Leadership Howard County.
